Explore the Family Name Carcano
The meaning of Carcano
Italian (Lombardy; Càrcano): habitational name from Carcano in Como province.
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How common is the last name Carcano in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Carcano has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 52,608 in popularity with a count of 370 people bearing this name. This represented a proportion per 100,000 of 0.14. By 2010, the surname had risen in rank to 42,579 and the number of people with this surname increased by nearly 38% to a total of 509. This change in count boosted the proportion per 100,000 to 0.17, marking a rise of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #42,579 | 19.06% |
| Count | 370 | 509 | 37.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carcano
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Carcano, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked with Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, 86.76% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, increasing slightly to 88.02% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased marginally from 11.89% in 2000 to 11.39% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year examined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.76% | 88.02% | 1.45% |
| White | 11.89% | 11.39% | -4.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |